Panasonic AG-2580P manual

P age 1 June 11, 2002 10:25 am Operating Instructions Video Cassette Recor der AG - P Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions complete ly. Printed in Malaysia VQT0A14 0702MNV f f f f PJ f f f f PJ LPT0712-001A AG-2580P_EN.fm Page 1 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 10:26 AM[...]

P age 2 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 2 — CONTENTS Buttons, Connectors and Indicator.......................... .................... ..... 5 Connections and Plug&Play Setting ......... .................... ................... 6 Initial Settings ................ .................... .................... .................... .. 7 Language Setting ..[...]

P age 3 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 3 — IMPOR T ANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. T his product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety . In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe th[...]

P age 4 June 10, 2002 6:05 pm — 4 — 4. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touc h dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 5. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the[...]

P age 5 June 11, 2002 9:36 am — 5 — Butt ons , Connect ors and Indicat ors Front Panel Rear Panel Remote On-screen display If you press OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”, you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. Press OSD again to exit on-screen display . T he indications are not recorded even if the VCR is[...]

P age 6 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 6 — Connections and Plug&Play Setting A Check contents Make sure the pac kage contains all of the accessories listed in “ Specifications ” ( 墌 pg. 15). B Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surfac e. C Connect VCR to TV RF Connection A Disconnect the TV antenna from the T V . B Connect the[...]

P age 7 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 7 — Initial Settings Language Setting T he default setting is “ ENGLISH ” . A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “ INITIAL SET ” , then press OK or e . B Select language T his VCR offers you the language c hoice to view [...]

P age 8 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 8 — T uner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set P erform Auto Channel Set only if channels ha ve not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. A Access Main Menu screen, then T uner Set screen Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arro w) to “ TUNER SET ” [...]

P age 9 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 9 — Playback Features Adjusting tracking condition — T racking Adjustment Automatic t rac king adjustment Whenever you insert a tape and start pla ybac k, automatic trac king starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback. Manual trac king adjustment If aut[...]

P age 10 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 10 — Recor ding It may be unla wful to record or play back cop yrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner . Accidental er asure prev ention T o prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. T o recor d on it later , cover the hole with adhesive tape. Basic R[...]

P age 11 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 11 — VCR Plus+ ® T imer Programing T he PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing. Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. T he VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically . A Press PROG. on the Remote to access the PlusCode No. screen. B Press the a[...]

P age 12 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 12 — E Return to norm al screen Press PROG. CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is shown. F Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER . T he VCR turns off automatically and “ # ” is display ed on the displa y panel. ● When “ AUTO T I ME R ” is set to “ ON ” ( 墌 pg. 13), the timer rec[...]

P age 13 Ma y 28, 2002 11:25 am — 13 — 䡵 PICTURE CONTROL — AUTO (NORM)/EDIT/SOF T/SHARP T his function helps you to adjust the pla yback picture quality according to y our preference. AUTO (NORM) : Nor mally select this. Picture quality is adjusted automatically . When “ AUTO P I CT UR E ” is “ OFF ” , “ NORM ” will appear inste[...]

P age 14 May 28, 2002 2:13 pm — 14 — Multi-Brand Remote Control T his Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs, cable boxes or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below . Without setting, y ou can control a P ANASONIC TV . NOTES: ● Some unit’ s brands ha ve more than one code. If the unit does not function [...]

P age 15 May 28, 2002 11:25 am — 15 — Editing Y ou can use your VCR as the playbac k or recording VCR. Y ou can use a camcorder as the play back VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR. Refer also to the other components ’ instruction manuals for connection and its operations. A Make connections Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR [...]

P age 16 May 28, 2002 2:39 pm P ANASONIC BRO ADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMP ANY UNIT COMP ANY OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC CORPORA TION OF AMERICA Executiv e Office: One P anasonic Wa y 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348 -7000 EASTERN ZONE: One P anasonic Wa y 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348 -7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook P arkway , S[...]